Like refugees everywhere, my mom gave her children the gift of a better life—and an understanding of what it means to risk everything for it.
Portland's vote to stop new fossil fuel infrastructure, new legislation to protect butterflies, and why what we call ISIS matters.
Those in the food justice movement question whether the agency’s recent efforts are a superficial attempt to appear supportive of local food and minority farmers.
The next big trade deal is poised for a congressional vote in 2016. Here's what that means for the planet.
Just a year and a half after the St. Louis area became internationally known for racism, the city is considering building a billion-dollar stadium. If justice was our priority, says organizer Julia Ho, those tax dollars would be spent very differently.
The lead singer for Lavender Country, the first openly gay country band, shares the touching advice he received from his father.
Opening borders can have unexpected benefits; studies show alarming links between air pollution and dementia; and Native Americans talk about illegal immigration.
Who needs banks when you have communities? This finance model lets people help each other—without interest.
Bernie Sanders calls climate change our biggest security threat, a video illustrates how few women are in positions of power, and Black Lives Matter organizers take on more than just race.
YES! has put together a tribute page to honor Grace Lee Boggs and the lives she touched while she was with us. Share your own thoughts with #RememberingGrace.
“I don’t trust anybody who says that they didn’t have some questions in their 20s.”